2007-02-25 11:09:27 · 7 answers · asked by Nafertiti 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Amiri Baraka (formerly Leroi Jones), Wanda Phipps,Quincy Troupe,
Rita Dove, Ai, James Emanuel, Forrest Hamer, Yusef Komunyakaa,
Alice Walker,Cornelius Eady.
2007-02-25 14:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by nanlwart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, definitely. And like the other person said, it's not just African-Americans. That is to say, *stereotypes* still exist today. I don't know many people who associate "black" with "criminal". I do, however, know a lot of people who associate "black" with "marijuana". Then again, I know a lot of people who associate with marijuana, so I guess there's hypocrisy for ya. Most stereotypes I see and deal with are just kinda light-hearted in nature Just myself as an example; I have red hair, so I'm constantly getting joked about "Carrot Top", or "Ginger". Yeah, it gets a little repetetive, but it's not like there's any hate behind it. As far as I know, that's about the same extent any of my buddies experience stereotypes either; purely on a joking level. Not saying that excuses it. But it's definitely better than what the news leads us to believe.
2016-03-29 00:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikki Giovanni is another great African American poet who is alive today. You can check out her web site for more info.
http://nikki-giovanni.com/bio.shtml
2007-02-25 13:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by veejay1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maya Angelou.
2007-02-25 20:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maya Angelou... talented!
2007-02-25 11:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by xxWannabeWriterxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucille Clifton and Gretna Wilkinson are two of my favorites.
2007-02-25 11:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by ranaway628 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he's no longer alive but Langston Hughes is one of my favorites.
2007-02-25 11:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by Candie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋